Undergraduate Admissions Counselors

Applying to college is an exciting time in your life, and it's also a time when many
questions arise. Cal U's undergraduate admissions counselors are always accessible
and ready to assist you. We're eager to help you get to know Cal U and walk you step
by step through the application process.

There are many ways to get in touch with our undergraduate admissions counselors:

Visit Us on Campus

We're located in 201 Dixon Hall, right in the center of campus. Stop by and say hello
during our office hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Or schedule a campus visit.

Call Us

Phone us anytime at 724-938-4404 or toll-free at 1-888-412-0479. Our fax number is 724-938-4564. If you are a transfer student, call the Transfer Evaluation
Office at 724-938-5939.

Email Us

Find your undergraduate admissions counselor in the list below and send an email with
your questions or simply to say hello. The admissions counselor for transfer students is Amy Woodward.

Tracey L. Sheetz, PhD

Find where you fit! Your college choice is a big one, and it is home for your next
four years. Make the most of it! Get involved and take advantage of all the experiences
and opportunities that are offered.

What do you do when you are not at Cal U?

Spend time with family and friends, boat, hike, ski, travel (favorite places are beach
and Arizona!), kayak, bike, home improvement (lots of DIY).

Hometown:

Originally from Greensburg, Pa. and now live in Speers.

Education

B.S. in Education (Early PreK-Middle) with a minor in Communications, M.B.A. and
Ph.D in Instructional Management and Leadership.

What you like best about Cal U?

Everyone is welcoming and friendly. Our campus is beautiful and our faculty and staff
really care about our students. Small-school feel with big opportunities! Cal U is
the perfect place for students to find their strengths and passions and forge their
futures.

Nicole Alfer

Get involved on campus, find your niche! Aspire to be one of those students that your
professors and classmates will remember in years to come. Make an impact. Take advantage
of this time to become the most amazing version of yourself.

What do you do when you are not at Cal U?

I love traveling and exploring new places with family and friends. I also enjoy cooking,
I wouldn’t call myself a master, but I love trying new recipes and getting creative.

Hometown:

Penn Township, PA

Education

B.A. in Communication Studies from Cal U

What you like best about Cal U?

There’s a strong sense of community here at Cal U. Small class sizes enable you to
create relationships with your professors. You can play an important role in your
sport, start a new club, and most importantly, your voice is able to be heard.

Shauna Balog

Enjoy your college experience. Learn and explore areas of interest. Get involved -
continuous engagement will open doors to opportunity.

What do you do when you are not at Cal U?

In my time away from Cal U, I appreciate spending time with my family and friends.
I enjoy vacationing, bowling, and watching my daughters play basketball and compete
in competitive cheer competitions.

Plan ahead and have fun! Don't wait until your senior year of high school to plan
for your college career. Start going to college fairs your sophomore year to see what
is out there. Not only will this result in less stressful junior and senior years,
it will get you excited and motivate you to do your best in high school.

What do you do when you are not at Cal U?

I love spending time with my family and friends above all else. I am blessed to live
in small town in Westmoreland County where I can be outside enjoying the woods and
water. I always make sure I get to see the ocean at least once a year to enjoy some
blue crab picking, fishing, and searching for sea glass.

Hometown

Ligonier, Pa.

Education

Ligonier Valley HS 1996, B.A. in Psychology from The College of Wooster, M.S. in Community
and Agency Counseling from California University of Pennsylvania.

What do you like best about Cal U?

Our faculty are bar none. They have all worked in the field that they teach, so they
bring real-life experience in to the classroom. Not only do they serve as teachers,
but they'e also mentors to Cal U students. This relationship is crucial to the success
of any college student.